I’m (F)feel in’ migh ty (Gb)lone some,
(F)have n’t slept a (Gb)wink,
I (F)walk the floor and (Gb)watch the door and (F)in be tween I (B9)drink
black
(Bb9)cof fee.
Love’s (Bbdim)a (Bb9)hand me down (F)broom.
I’ll (Gm)nev er know a (Gm7)Sun day,
in this (Gm7)week
day room.
I’m (F)talk in’ to the (Gb)sha dows,
(F)one o’ clock to (Gb)four.
And (F)Lord, how slow the (Gb)mo ments go when (F)all I do is (B9)pour
black
(Bb9)cof fee.
Since (Bbdim)the (Bb9)blues caught my (F)eye.
I’m (Gm)hang in’ out on (Gm7)Mon day
my Sun day (Gm7)dreams
to dry.
Now a (Bbm7)man is born to go
a (Fm)lov in’.
A (Bbm)wo man’s born to (C)weep
and
(Am7)fret.
(Am7)To (Abm7)stay at home and (G9)tend
her (Gbmaj7)ov en,
and (Abm7)drown her past re (Db9)grets
in (Gm7)cof fee and cig a (C7)rettes!
I’m (F)moon in’ all the (Gb)morn in’,
and (F)mourn in’ all the (Gb)night,
And (F)in be tween it’s (Gb)nic o tine and (F)not much heart to (B9)fight
black
(Bb9)cof fee.
Feel (Bbdim)in’ (Bb9)low as the (Gb)ground.
It’s driv in’ me cra (D)zy,
this (Gm7)wait in’ for my (Gm7)ba by,
to may be (C9)come
a (Gm7)round.
Black Coffee — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Black Coffee" by Peggy Lee: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 40 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Black Coffee”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Black Coffee" by Peggy Lee in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 40 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Black Coffee" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Black Coffee"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Black Coffee", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Black Coffee" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Black Coffee"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Black Coffee"?
- "Black Coffee" was originally performed by Peggy Lee. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Peggy Lee are available?
- Other accompaniments by Peggy Lee: "Fever", "My Love Forgive Me (Amore Scusami)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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